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Costs of Buying Real Estate

July 26, 2010 by Joy Paterson, Toronto Realtor Leave a Comment

When buying Toronto Real Estate, it is important to take into consideration the additional costs of the transaction other than the purchase price itself. Put aside some additional cash for the following one time expenses: 1) Lawyer fees – closing fees and title insurance 2) Adjustments – depending on what is in the agreement of […]

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What is a Condo Status Certificate?

July 7, 2010 by Joy Paterson, Toronto Realtor Leave a Comment

When purchasing a resale condo unit, the buyer’s offer to purchase is usually conditional upon a few items but one unfamiliar item for first time condo buyers is the lawyer’s review of a status certificate. What is a status certificate you ask? How it works is this – Depending on what is stated in the […]

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Condo Apartment or Freehold Home?

September 24, 2009 by Joy Paterson, Toronto Realtor Leave a Comment

As a Realtor, a common question asked by many of my buyer clients is what route to should take; purchase a condo apartment or a freehold home. My answer…well it depends. Condo ownership offers buyers a few advantages over a owning a free hold property with affordability being a key factor. First time buyers especially […]

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Toronto Condos | Low Maintenance Fees

September 24, 2009 by Joy Paterson, Toronto Realtor Leave a Comment

Buying a condo essentially means buying into a low maintenance way of living. Condos can be an affordable and stress free way to live as each month the owner pays a maintenance fee to cover certain common costs of the building. While having a low maintenance fee is ideal there are other factors to consider […]

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Power of Sales: What You Need to Know

September 24, 2009 by Joy Paterson, Toronto Realtor Leave a Comment

Toronto had some gangbuster years in terms of real estate sale and skyrocketing prices. Many buyers bought during this frenzy and paid top dollar for a property. As reality sets in and property values start to decline, these home owners are now struggling to pay off their financial obligations, forcing the bank to take over […]

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Choosing The Best Floor Plan

September 24, 2009 by Joy Paterson, Toronto Realtor 1 Comment

So you’ve made the decision to purchase a pre-construction condo in Toronto. Congratulations! Now here comes the hardest, but also more important decision -choosing the right floor plan. It is important to choose a layout that will accommodate your personal needs but will also prove to be attractive to potential buyers in the future. One […]

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Buying Pre Construction | Q & A’s

September 24, 2009 by Joy Paterson, Toronto Realtor Leave a Comment

If you have purchased or are thinking of purchasing a pre-construction condo in Toronto, then I’m sure you have plenty of questions. Here are a few common questions that I am asked by clients regarding purchasing pre construction real estate. Q. Can I choose my parking spot and locker location? A. If you have a […]

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Warranty Protection on Buying Pre Construction Real Estate

September 24, 2009 by Joy Paterson, Toronto Realtor 4 Comments

When buying a new construction condo in Ontario, the Tarion Warranty Corporation provides protection to buyers under the New Home Warranty Program. Membership in this program is mandatory for new construction builders and offers protection to buyers of new construction in terms of a deposit protection, defects in the workmanship and materials and protection against […]

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